100 Year Old Brass Fan Restoration

Patented in 1921, this Polar Cub six inch desk fan manufactured by A.G. Gilbert. , has the solid brass fan that was only available the first few years of manufacture. They switched to a brass painted fan after a few years. The base is cast iron. The motor is almost identical to erector set motors, which were manufactured by the same company.
This restoration has some media blasting, welding, fabrication, CNC engraving, lacquering, and some electrical work.
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Pinned by ACME Restorations ACME Restorations 1 month ago Please feel free to post questions and comments. I'll try to answer all the questions. If you enjoy these videos please subscribe and click the little bell icon so you'll get notified when I post new videos. I have a ton of restorations in the queue! Thanks for watching. I try to post progress photos as often as possible here on instagram if you're interested in following restorations in process. My instagram: instagram.com/acmerestorations/

[@restaurandocoisasvelhas]

Very good friend. Congratulations.

[@NipkowDisk]

Very nicely done. I was unaware that A.C. Gilbert made anything other than toys until now.

[@AcmeRestorations]

@@NipkowDisk Yeah, these were made in the same factory. Apparently the motor is a modification of the Erector Set motor.

[@zmaxx21]

Nice video but your captions are hard to read. Black letters on black background is not readable.

[@baileyjerman5573]

What do you do with all the stuff you restore cuase some of it like this fan could easily be stored away but you've restored some relatively big stuff

[@MisterRorschach90]

The whole reason I started watching these types of videos was because I like old fans. I didn’t wanna spend $1000 for a fan that barely works when I can spend a fraction, or nothing, and just restore it myself. Now I’m obsessed with this stuff and would kill to have a workshop filled with every tool imaginable.

[@reedrancho]

🤨..."Now I’m obsessed with this stuff and would kill to have a workshop filled with every tool imaginable."... 😄 Welcome to The Itch That Never Stops Club- Your Welcome!

[@oldcat1790]

Fraction, or nothing, if you already have all those expensive tools required to repair stuff

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

i like how turned out the guard...good job👌

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks.

[@channelsixtysix066]

I didn't realise how small this fan was, until you picked it up. What a little gem it turned out to be. I like the guard you fabricated. It certainly looks the part.

[@kfl611]

I have a little Artic Aire fan like this in the bathroom. The old Artic Aire fans, especially the big ones really push a lot of air.

[@AcmeRestorations]

@@kfl611 Yeah a LOT of air for a 6" fan.

[@kfl611]

​@@AcmeRestorations I found old fans work so well, if they don't wobble. And no doubt 100 years from now your fan will still be working - and by then a true museum piece. I would love to get my hands on a pancake fan, but they are so rare and when they are available, cost so much - oh, just a few thousand. And I'm not rich, but I'm not paying thousands for a fan, no matter how unique, cool or ancient. Besides when I croak, my stupid family would either throw it out, or sell it for $25.00, not having a clue of its true value.

[@TEMPLARBAGGINS]

Thank you for using a braided electric cord. I see so many restorations done but they replace the original braided cord with a non-braided one.

[@Kathywake23]

Out of curiosity, what is the difference btw the braided and non-braided cords?

[@jessevanmierle5752]

@@Kathywake23 braided is basically a standard rubber insulated cord but with braided cloth around it, non-braided is your basic common rubber insulated cord.

[@zzing]

@@jessevanmierle5752 is there any safety considerations between the two?

[@jessevanmierle5752]

@@zzing on modern braided cables, the only concern can be stuff like fire, making the braiding able to catch fire. For the rest it's pretty much the same as a non braided cable.

[@giggling_boatswain]

I have already imagined how someone repairs a Chinese fan in 100 years. Therefore, I never tire of repeating - the most reliable technique is the one where there are no plastic parts at all. This is especially true for modern kitchen appliances. Professional kitchen appliances only made of metal, no plastic.

[@aalexander928]

This is a fine & beautiful restoration. It is fascinating to see what splendid products were made in the USA one hundred years ago. Thank you for this video.

[@robleary3353]

Nice one!..... Another bit of kit restored and not confined to landfill. Vreat job!.

[@douglaskerr6813]

Love those brass blade fans they simply last and last not like the newer stuff

[@AcmeRestorations]

Hard to go back to plastic!

[@johnvaluk1401]

Very nicely done. Love these little fans, they move so much air surprisingly. Nice you gave its name back to finish the cage.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you very much! Yes I was surprised by how much air this fan moves.

[@jermiester7772]

This was such a joy to watch, especially making the blade cover from scratch and the name plate. Beautiful job on the end result.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@robertphillips6296]

A thing of Beauty, thanks for posting.

[@patstrailertopics5975]

Beautiful work. My Mechanics level fussbudgetry. And that is a good thing. The care taken with the brush caps, fabricating the cage and meticulously shaping the badge edges... delicious to watch.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks a ton!

[@dogleg6669]

Beautiful work. Fan guard even looks period correct. Love it.

[@PerfectRestore]

Just super. The recovery is fire. Thank you, it was nice and interesting to watch. Good luck!

[@davidpar2]

Nice job on that collectible little Polar Cub

[@WarhammerWings]

If objects had souls, that fan would be weeping as if it was given a divine miracle.

[@tomswindler64]

You need to find some green felt goes on bottom of stand ,to keep from scratching the table and protects the wiring.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Ordered and still waiting on delivery. But, you are right on. Green felt. Thanks for watching.

[@joesaiditstrue]

Great work, those small antique fans with the metal blades can push quite a bit of air and will last a long time if properly cared for, I love how you fabricated the guard yourself!

[@AcmeRestorations]

I was surprised by the amount of air. Thanks for watching.

[@hugolloydrocha4603]

Muy Bonita la restauración. Saludos maestro, desde la ciudad de Iquique Chile.

[@mhayes788]

Very impressive restoration!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@juandedioscepaconforme4926]

ACME RESTORATIONS SALUDOS CORDIALES DESDE GUAYAQUIL ECUADOR 🇪🇨🙋‍♂️

[@earnierosenow9834]

100 year old fan cleaned up and well done i might add, now lets see the plastic crap made today in 100 years if it will do the same=no there is no quality left in society that discards everything, this is a beautiful testament to doing things right

[@nitro74cs]

Wow, fantastic job , fabrication of the missing guard and the badge is perfect.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks!

[@josepcb2882]

Muy buena restauración, hasta los pequeños detalles, ha vuelto a nacer . por lo menos 100 años más. Saludos desde Barcelona Catalonia.

[@SloanRanger1961]

Love fan restorations. Bring in on!

[@AcmeRestorations]

My first fan. Learned a ton! Thanks for watching.

[@kathmandoo]

Excellent work.

[@alexstars94er88]

What a Amazing Restoration of this 100 Years Old Fan good job mate. 👍🏻😊

[@beckykeeler1789]

Those fans were more dangerous. Wow great job.

[@JonasDieltiens]

This thing is friggin' cool! Love it. Great restoration!

[@dennisp.2147]

No strain relief on the power cord. You need to add an electrician's knot at least in the base. Nice jig for making the fan guard!

[@j.b.7870]

Nice job bringing that old fan back to life 👏

[@juandedioscepaconforme4926]

ACME RESTORATIONS MUY BUEN TRABAJO DE REPARACION DE VENTILADOR ANTIGUO 🇪🇨😀👍☢

[@sue28877]

Wow such a cute little fan. Our dad rewound motors like that as a side job when we were growing up. We used fans like that❤️

[@AcmeRestorations]

There's a skill not many people have any more. I'm sure I'll need to do that at some point on some project. Thanks for watching.

[@multimood]

Beautiful work, turned out great. I have this fan, was given to me by my step-grandfather many years ago and I always thought the blades were brass. I was trying to clean it up today and it turns put they are steel. Your video inspired me to give it a much better cleaning, thanks

[@AcmeRestorations]

I think the brass blades were only on the fans for the first few years they were manufactured.

[@Xmar4]

Omg thats so cool. Love the guard

[@usp.4073]

Love these old fans and this was a class A job. 👍

[@ShenTree]

Masterfully done !

[@eyecan8]

Awesome job ! Never look better! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@petergaiser4213]

Excellent workmanship. Bravo

[@parochial2356]

Beautiful work!

[@garyjones2582]

Wow. Very nice..love the guard.. Ready for another 50 years...

[@samanthadean1083]

Amazing job!!! This turned out fantastic!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@peebee143]

What a cracking little job!

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@artbyjiggy37]

Incredible restoration!! 👊🏼

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Two thumbs way Up for this awesome Restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheFabrik]

Beautiful job 🤩 Very impressive 😌🙌

[@jackchristensen2276]

Impressive work

[@shortsweettoo]

That was really impressive. Great presentation. Bravo.

[@robertking6632]

Wow! Nice job!

[@egparis18]

That was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for uploading.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Felicitaciones!!!! Un muy buen trabajo de restauración, sobre todo los detalles por la fabricación del protector de las hélices. 🇵🇪

[@katiebellmichelle]

I love this so much! This fan is beautiful, amazing job

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much!!

[@LFKGooner]

Amazing job.

[@hippielewis4768]

Outstanding

[@dameonerichathway2298]

Beautiful work. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaeldavid4227]

congratulations friend for great restoration👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@Dobbo2958]

A thing of beauty and the guard is marvellous ...

[@Aioria-iy7ib]

Que gran trabajo, te quedó de lujo ese ventilador!

[@nevamind68t23]

Excellent work mate 👍🏾

[@tonyjones1378]

Another great job 👍👍

[@paolomichielin4849]

Bel lavoro! Hai pure una bella attrezzatura! Bravo!

[@KisaBloodvine]

Softly crack it open, like an egg with a sledgehammer lol that's awesome

[@eneasreginaldo6036]

Que restauração bem feita... espetáculo, parabéns!

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Great job

[@s.t.2130]

very impressive!

[@lazj6987]

A brilliant restoration. 🙂👍

[@rickb3225]

I find your skill level and precision to be ridiculously awesome!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much!

[@leonardcrane6689]

Well done , a very good job.

[@derelictmachine7671]

You did an excellent job as always. After this video I am even more convinced you live on an air field.

[@AcmeRestorations]

I live about 3/4 of a mile south of Boeing Field, and also in the flight path of Seatac airport. Then there are the helicopters from the local trauma hospital 1/2 a mile away. I usually don't notice it until I am editing the video. Yeah, it's like a plane every 90 seconds. Thanks for watching.

[@rumaldogarza1571]

Beautiful job thank you my friend🤝

[@howzatrestorations1538]

Top job mate, looks great!

[@ronaldlapointe1219]

Wow 🤩 great resto 👌

[@brianreber8842]

Nice job!😊

[@carrestore]

The engraving was on fine metal👍👍👍

[@bobbystanley8580]

Simply awesome amazing and outstanding!!!!!!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Miricrafts]

Excellent work 👍

[@omarscott5010]

Buena restauración,quedo muy bien

[@FansOfThePast]

Nice work!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks!

[@robym1971]

Excelente trabajo

[@zillaquazar]

What an amazing job, and your jig for making the guard was very clever, I have subscribed now

[@peaceworld5393]

Awesome Sauce and Cool Beans!

[@Austeration]

Nice work 👍 looks amazing

[@abbasshukur2189]

Excellent

[@raziel3726]

Craftsmanship!!

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Well done.

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Great work buddy

[@MegaDuvid]

Esto, no es solo una restauración, es un mejoramiento de la calidad inicial..

[@derekwagner157]

Pretty spiffy. A+!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Spiffy is my aim! Thanks for watching.

[@Cradley684]

Brilliant restoration friend loved it great job with guard, have a nice day & Stay Safe !!!.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dankuzmenka261]

Great job!!!

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks for watching

[@persioboni9373]

Excelente muito bom !

[@anonymousarmadillo6589]

The entire restoration was awesome apart from the welding. Use more shielding gas flow.

[@AcmeRestorations]

Yeah? I'm still getting used to TIG setup. Lots of variables. Thanks for watching.

[@oneshotme]

Looks great and an excellent job restoring it and making the guard!! I know it moves a lot of air being from the 20's Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@AcmeRestorations]

Many thanks!. LOTS of air.

[@andredias6125]

😎 ficou top demais 👏👏👏👏👏

[@19Bmiller]

Amazing

[@tomswindler64]

Unique piece,I believe that fan belonged to a smoker,had uncle,similar fan ,looked brown but was black and smelled bad.good video 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@Nono-hk3is]

Great work. Ready to take off fingertips for another 100 years!

[@davids6533]

People used to know better than to put their finger in there.

[@johnconnor555]

Well done,amazing job you did'it ,I really like !!! 👍👍👍

[@AcmeRestorations]

Thanks a lot!